Abstract: A digital license plate system with a geographic alert and information handling is described. In some embodiments the system allows for manually directed or automated geofencing, along with road usage and vehicle miles traveled payments. The system supports wirelessly connecting to services to receive authorization data for road usage, while optionally preserving information needed for road usage payments.

Abstract: A secure communication system according to the present disclosure includes a digital license plate installed on a vehicle and a server wirelessly connected to the digital license plate. The server includes one or more server processors and a non-transitory computer-readable server storage medium storing with one or more programmed instructions which, when executed by one or more server processors, cause the server processors to perform: receiving an image and a request to display the image at the digital license plate, verifying whether the image is digitally signed by an authorized party, refusing the request if the image is not digitally signed by the authorized party, and requiring the digital license plate to be unable to display the image.

Abstract: A digital license plate has a secure communication system able to initialize the digital license plate, support external communications, and have various antitheft features. In some embodiments, a communication module can transmit both vehicle identification number and digital license plate identifier to a central server. The central server is able to act in the event of a security mismatch to modify operation of the digital license plate.

Abstract: A vehicle information display system includes a digital license plate attachable to a vehicle and having a display able to present electronically readable visual information. This electronically readable visual information is usable to facilitate provision of services, including but not limited to vehicle rental or providing vehicle access to authorized service providers.

Abstract: A vehicle information display system includes a digital license plate attachable to a vehicle and having a display able to present electronically readable visual information. This electronically readable visual information is usable to facilitate provision of services, including but not limited to vehicle rental or providing vehicle access to authorized service providers.

Abstract: A digital license plate has a secure communication system able to initialize the digital license plate, support external communications, and have various antitheft features. In some embodiments, a communication module can transmit both vehicle identification number and digital license plate identifier to a central server. The central server is able to act in the event of a security mismatch to modify operation of the digital license plate.

Abstract: A digital license plate can support methods for assuring preservation and user authorized electronic access to vehicle relevant information or vehicle history. An external user interface to the digital license plate is configured to allow a user to provide user authorization to control release of sensor and other data from the digital license plate.

Abstract: A digital license plate supporting both access and analysis of vehicle relevant information is disclosed. The digital license plate includes sensors that provide status data to a processor in the digital license plate. A power path control module can initiate power state changes and adjust power depending on system state as determined by at least one the multiple sensors. In some embodiments a temperature control module is connected to a temperature sensor and configured to modify heat relevant display parameters as critical temperatures are approached.

Abstract: A digital license plate interface for interacting with government and other regulatory authorities is described. A user can provide authorization to release data from the digital license plate to government authorities and allow for automated payment of governmental transportation licensing and usage fees.

Abstract: A digital license plate with an associated payment and information handling system allowing for automated payment for pumped fuel is disclosed. The system receives data through a short-range receiver connected to a digital license plate attached to a vehicle, with the data including a defined identifier provided by a short-range beacon associated with a fuel pump.

Abstract: A digital license plate supporting both access and analysis of vehicle relevant information is disclosed. The digital license plate includes sensors that provide status data to a processor in the digital license plate. A power path control module can initiate power state changes and adjust power depending on system state as determined by at least one the multiple sensors. In some embodiments a temperature control module is connected to a temperature sensor and configured to modify heat relevant display parameters as critical temperatures are approached.

Abstract: A digital license plate supporting both access and analysis of vehicle relevant information is disclosed. The digital license plate includes sensors that provide status data to a processor in the digital license plate. A power path control module can initiate power state changes and adjust power depending on system state as determined by at least one the multiple sensors. In some embodiments a temperature control module is connected to a temperature sensor and configured to modify heat relevant display parameters as critical temperatures are approached.

Abstract: Vehicle mounted exterior displays and digital license plates able to operate over a wide temperature range are disclosed. In one embodiment, heat relevant display parameters can be modified as critical low temperatures are approached. If decreasing temperature is determined to be likely to interfere with display switching operation, legally required information is displayed and potentially interfering content is eliminated.

Abstract: A digital license plate system having various power and communication modes to improve performance and increase expected battery life is disclosed. In one embodiment, a response to a sensor triggered plate event requires determination of whether a vehicle is running, parked or in-motion. This determination involves waking the processor, establishing wireless connectivity, and determining if the vehicle is in motion based on local sensor data.

Abstract: Digital license plates having a range of physical and digital antitheft features are disclosed. Disengagement of the digital license plate from the vehicle triggers at least one of a wireless theft communication signal and the internal theft status indicator. Input of security credentials can prevent triggering the internal theft status indicator and disablement of the digital license plate.

Abstract: A vehicle information display system includes a digital license plate attachable to a vehicle and having a display able to present electronically readable visual information. This electronically readable visual information is usable to facilitate provision of services, including but not limited to vehicle rental or providing vehicle access to authorized service providers.

Abstract: A digital license plate with an associated payment and information handling system is described. The payment system allows for automated payment for parking that includes sending authorization to pay parking related payments to a payment authority, with authorization at least partially incorporating information stored in the digital license plate.

Abstract: A digital license plate has a secure communication system able to initialize the digital license plate, support external communications, and have various antitheft features. In some embodiments, a communication module can transmit both vehicle identification number and digital license plate identifier to a central server. The central server is able to act in the event of a security mismatch to modify operation of the digital license plate.

Abstract: A digital license plate interface for interacting with government and other regulatory authorities is described. A user can provide authorization to release data from the digital license plate to government authorities and allow for automated payment of governmental transportation licensing and usage fees.

Abstract: Vehicle mounted exterior displays and digital license plates able to operate over a wide temperature range are disclosed. In one embodiment, heat relevant display parameters can be modified as critical low temperatures are approached. If decreasing temperature is determined to be likely to interfere with display switching operation, legally required information is displayed and potentially interfering content is eliminated.